405.5 Responsibilities

(1) Tribal Governments and Indian Tribes

(i) Appoint a Tribal conservation advisory council, or establish a Tribal conservation district to provide leadership and counsel to NRCS and USDA if Tribes wish to participate. (The Tribal conservation advisory council may be an existing Tribal committee or department.)

(ii) Provide leadership and support to strengthen natural resource conservation programs.

(iii) Consult with NRCS regarding identification and consideration of cultural resources in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, regulations, and any consultation protocols established under the NRCS nationwide programmatic agreement, if appropriate and feasible.

(2) Tribal Conservation Advisory Council or Tribal Conservation District (Local or District Level)

(i) Provide leadership on conservation needs, programs, and priorities to NRCS Tribal Liaison.

(ii) Maintain communications with the NRCS Tribal liaison.
(iii) Engage NRCS in resource assessments.

(iv) Develop conservation plans and priorities for implementation.

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